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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,071.68, 15,279.12 and 6,035.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,071.68, 15,279.12 and 6,035.94 is: 8,329.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,071.68 : 15,279.12 = 6,035.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,071.68/15,279.12 = 6,035.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,071.68x = 15,279.12 × 6,035.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,071.68x = 92,223,851.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,223,851.57/11,071.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,329.71

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